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S. Colt February 1, 2013 1<br />

STEPHEN G. COLT<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economic</strong>s<br />

<strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Social</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Economic</strong> <strong>Research</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong> Anchorage<br />

3211 Providence Drive<br />

Anchorage AK 99508<br />

907-786-1753<br />

sgcolt@uaa.alaska.edu<br />

Education<br />

Ph.D. <strong>Economic</strong>s, Massachusetts <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> Technology, February 1999<br />

Major Fields: Econometrics, Industrial Organization<br />

Minor Fields: Environment <strong>and</strong> Resources, Development<br />

Thesis title: Three Essays on Native American <strong>Economic</strong> Development<br />

B.A. <strong>Economic</strong>s, summa cum laude, Williams College, 1981. Salutatorian.<br />

Environmental Studies concentrator<br />

Employment<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong> Anchorage<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economic</strong>s (July 2011 – present); Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor (2004-2011), Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

(2001-2004) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economic</strong>s <strong>and</strong> Environmental Studies<br />

Chair, Dept. <strong>of</strong> Geography <strong>and</strong> Environmental Studies (2011)<br />

Interim Director, <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Social</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Economic</strong> <strong>Research</strong> (May 2007 – December 2009)<br />

Director, Environmental Studies Program (1998 - 2006)<br />

Term Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economic</strong>s, <strong>Research</strong> Economist, Visiting Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Economic</strong>s, <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Social</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Economic</strong> <strong>Research</strong> (1987 - 2001)<br />

<strong>Research</strong> Associate, <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Social</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Economic</strong> <strong>Research</strong> (1984-1986)<br />

Teaching Fellow, MIT Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economic</strong>s (1986-87)<br />

Instructor, Hurricane Isl<strong>and</strong> Outward Bound School, (summers 1987, 88)<br />

Policy Analyst Intern, California Public Utilities Commission (summer 1984)<br />

<strong>Research</strong> Assistant, Kennedy School <strong>of</strong> Government, Harvard <strong>University</strong> (spring 1984)<br />

Policy Analyst Intern, Maine Public Utilities Commission (summer 1983)<br />

Hutmaster, Appalachian Mountain Club (summers 1981,82 <strong>and</strong> winter 1981)<br />

Honors <strong>and</strong> awards<br />

Dickey Fellow, <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> Arctic Studies, Dartmouth College (fall 2010)<br />

UAA Chancellor’s Award for Excellence – Innovation in Program Delivery (2002)<br />

AT&T Faculty Fellow in Industrial Ecology (2001)<br />

Woodrow Wilson Foundation Rural Policy Dissertation Fellowship (1986)<br />

<strong>Alaska</strong> Center for the Environment “Volunteer <strong>of</strong> the Year” award (1986)<br />

National Merit Scholar (1977)


Journal articles <strong>and</strong> book chapters<br />

Raheem, N.; Colt, S.; Fleishman, E.; et al. 2012. Application <strong>of</strong> non-market valuation to California's coastal<br />

policy decisions. Marine Policy 36(5) (September): 1166–117. online:<br />

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2012.01.005<br />

Colt., S. ; Fay, G.; McCammon, M. 2011. A Simple, Effective Project Selection System for the <strong>Alaska</strong><br />

Ocean Observing System. Marine Technology Society Journal 45(1) (Jan/Feb 2011): 68-74<br />

Twardock, P; Monz, C.; Smith, M.; Colt, S. 2010. Long-term changes in resource conditions on<br />

backcountry campsites in Prince William Sound, <strong>Alaska</strong> USA. Northwest Science 84(3): 223-232.<br />

Fay, G.; Colt, S.; White, E.M. 2010. Data survey <strong>and</strong> sampling procedures to quantify recreation use <strong>of</strong><br />

national forests in <strong>Alaska</strong>. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-808. Portl<strong>and</strong>, OR: U.S. Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest <strong>Research</strong> Station. 59 p.<br />

Martin, S.; Killorin, M.; Colt, S. 2009. Fuel costs, migration, <strong>and</strong> community viability. Chapter 4 in:<br />

Rajagopalan, S., editor. Rural-Urban Migration. Hyderabad India: Icfai <strong>University</strong> Press.<br />

Colt, S. 2006. Review <strong>of</strong> Price, Principle, <strong>and</strong> the Environment, by Mark Sag<strong>of</strong>f. Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economic</strong><br />

Literature XLIV (March): 214-215.<br />

Colt, S. 2005. <strong>Alaska</strong> Natives <strong>and</strong> the ‘New Harpoon’: economic performance <strong>of</strong> the ANCSA regional<br />

corporations. Journal <strong>of</strong> L<strong>and</strong>, Resources, <strong>and</strong> Environmental Law 25(winter): 155-181.<br />

Colt, S.; Pretes, M. 2005. <strong>Alaska</strong> Native Claims Settlement Act. In: Nuttall, M., editor. Encyclopedia <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Arctic. New York: Routledge.<br />

Colt, S.; Huntington, H. 2003. Oceans, watersheds, <strong>and</strong> humans: facts, myths <strong>and</strong> realities. Chapter 3 in: The<br />

status <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong>’s oceans <strong>and</strong> watersheds 2002. Anchorage: Exxon Valdez Trustee Council.<br />

Colt, S.; Martin, S.; Mieren, J.; Tomeo, M. 2002. Recreation <strong>and</strong> tourism in South-Central <strong>Alaska</strong>: patterns<br />

<strong>and</strong> prospects. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-551. Portl<strong>and</strong>, OR: U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Agriculture, Forest<br />

Service, Pacific Northwest <strong>Research</strong> Station. 78 p.<br />

Colt, S. 1994. <strong>Alaska</strong> Native regional corporations. In Davis, M.B., editor. Native America in the twentieth<br />

century, an encyclopedia. New York: Garl<strong>and</strong>.<br />

ISER Reports <strong>and</strong> working papers<br />

(Note: “ISER” st<strong>and</strong>s for <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Social</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Economic</strong> <strong>Research</strong>. Papers published through ISER are<br />

available from www.iser.uaa.alaska.edu)<br />

Colt, S. 2012. Susitna‐Watana Cost <strong>of</strong> Power Analysis. Discussion paper. Prepared for National Renewable<br />

Energy Laboratory. July.<br />

Colt, S. 2011. End use energy data collection for <strong>Alaska</strong> buildings. Guidance Document. ISER. Prepared for<br />

<strong>Alaska</strong> Energy Authority.<br />

Colt, S.; Schwörer, T. 2010. Socioeconomic effects <strong>of</strong> potential Wishbone Hill mining activity. Anchorage:<br />

ISER. Prepared for Matanuska-Susitna Borough.<br />

Colt, S.; Szymoniak, N. 2010. Benefits <strong>of</strong> the southcentral rail extension to the Municipality <strong>of</strong> Anchorage.<br />

Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for Matanuska-Susitna Borough. January.<br />

Colt, S.; Schwörer, T. 2009. <strong>Economic</strong> importance <strong>of</strong> sport fishing in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.<br />

Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for Matanuska-Susitna Borough.<br />

Szymoniak, N.; Colt, S. 2009. <strong>Economic</strong> benefits <strong>of</strong> the Cook Inlet Ferry to the Municipality <strong>of</strong> Anchorage.<br />

Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for Matanuska-Susitna Borough.<br />

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Raheem, N; Talberth, J. Colt, S.; Fleishman, E.; Swedeen, P; Boyle, K.J.; Rudd, M.; Lopez, R.D.;<br />

O’Higgins, T.; Willer, C; Boumans, R.M. 2009. The economic value <strong>of</strong> coastal ecosystems in<br />

California. Prepared for California Ocean Protection Council.<br />

Martin, S.; Colt, S. 2009. The cost <strong>of</strong> crime: could the state reduce future crime <strong>and</strong> save money by<br />

exp<strong>and</strong>ing education <strong>and</strong> treatment programs? Anchorage: ISER <strong>Research</strong> Summary 71 (January).<br />

Prepared for State <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong>, House Judiciary Committee <strong>and</strong> Criminal Justice Working Group.<br />

Dugan, D; Fay, G; Griego, H.; Colt, S. 2009. Nature-based tourism in Southeast <strong>Alaska</strong>. Anchorage: ISER<br />

Working Paper 2009.1.<br />

Saylor, B.; Colt, S. 2008. “How would $1,200 per person state payments compare with increased household<br />

costs for energy use?” Anchorage: ISER Webnote #3.<br />

Colt, S.; Szymoniak, N. 2008. Benefit-cost assessment <strong>of</strong> the Port MacKenzie rail extension. Anchorage:<br />

<strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Social</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Economic</strong> <strong>Research</strong>. Prepared for Matanuska-Susitna Borough.<br />

Colt, S.; Crimp, P.; Foster, M. 2008. Renewable power in rural <strong>Alaska</strong>: Improved opportunities for<br />

economic deployment. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for 2007 Arctic Energy Summit.<br />

Colt, S.; Saylor, B.; Szymoniak, N. 2008. <strong>Alaska</strong> fuel price projections 2008-2030. Anchorage: ISER<br />

Working Paper 2008.2. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Energy Authority.<br />

Colt, S. 2008. <strong>Economic</strong> analysis <strong>of</strong> an integrated wind-hydrogen energy system for a small <strong>Alaska</strong><br />

community. Final technical report. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Energy under<br />

award number: DE-FC26-01NT41248<br />

Wilson, M.; Fay, G.; Saylor, B.; Szymoniak, N.; Colt, S. 2008. Components <strong>of</strong> delivered fuel prices in<br />

<strong>Alaska</strong>. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Energy Authority.<br />

Fay, G.; Colt, S.; Szymoniak, N. 2008. <strong>Economic</strong> impacts <strong>of</strong> the South Denali Implementation Plan.<br />

Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for National Park Service <strong>and</strong> Matanuska-Susitna Borough.<br />

Colt, S. 2008. Comments on the documents titled “Analysis <strong>of</strong> The Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act<br />

(S. 2191) Using The National Energy Modeling System (NEMS/ACCF/NAM)” <strong>and</strong> “<strong>Alaska</strong> <strong>Economic</strong><br />

Impact on the State from the Lieberman-Warner Proposed Legislation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas<br />

Emissions.” ISER Working Paper 2008.1.<br />

Fay, G.; Colt, S. 2007. Southwest <strong>Alaska</strong> Network long-term visitor use monitoring protocol development<br />

final report. Southwest <strong>Alaska</strong> Network, National Park Service. Anchorage: ISER.<br />

Fay, G.; Dugan, D.; Fay-Hiltner, I.; Wilson, M.; Colt, S. 2007. Testing a methodology for estimating the<br />

economic significance <strong>of</strong> saltwater charter fishing in Southeast <strong>Alaska</strong>. Anchorage: ISER.<br />

Colt, S.; Goldsmith, S.; Larsen, P. 2007. Analysis <strong>of</strong> effects <strong>of</strong> national greenhouse gas (GHG) control<br />

legislation on <strong>Alaska</strong> energy prices <strong>and</strong> consumer costs. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Senator<br />

Lisa Murkowski.<br />

Colt, S.; Fay, G.; Dugan, D. 2007. The regional economy <strong>of</strong> Southeast <strong>Alaska</strong>. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared<br />

for <strong>Alaska</strong> Conservation Foundation.<br />

Colt, S. 2006. Technical review <strong>of</strong> “<strong>Economic</strong>s <strong>of</strong> Wild Salmon Watersheds: Bristol Bay, <strong>Alaska</strong>,” by<br />

Duffield et al. Technical review memo No.3 for UAA-BBNA Pebble Mine Technical Assistance Project.<br />

Anchorage: ISER.<br />

Dugan, D.; Fay, G.; Colt, S. 2006. Nature-based tourism in Southeast <strong>Alaska</strong>: results from 2005 <strong>and</strong> 2006<br />

field study. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Conservation Foundation.<br />

Colt, S. 2005. Low-cost, reliable power: how does Anchorage compare? Anchorage: ISER <strong>Research</strong><br />

Summary 64 (December). Prepared for Anchorage Municipal Light <strong>and</strong> Power.<br />

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Colt, S. 2005. The contribution <strong>of</strong> ANILCA to <strong>Alaska</strong>’s economy. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong><br />

Conservation Foundation.<br />

Colt, S.; Dugan, D. 2005. Spending patterns <strong>of</strong> selected <strong>Alaska</strong> bear viewers: preliminary results from a<br />

survey. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for Kachemak Bay Conservation Society.<br />

Chaney, R.; Colt, S.; Johnson, R.; Wies, R.; White, G. 2004. Galena electric power: a situational analysis.<br />

Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for National Energy Technology Laboratory. Award number DE-FC26-<br />

01NT41248.<br />

Colt, S.; Goldsmith, S.; Wiita, A. 2003. Sustainable utilities in rural <strong>Alaska</strong>, final report. Anchorage: ISER.<br />

Prepared for USDA Rural Development <strong>and</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong> Science <strong>and</strong> Technology Foundation.<br />

Colt, S. 2003. Fiscal <strong>and</strong> economic impacts <strong>of</strong> Homer Town Square proposed development alternatives.<br />

Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for Kachemak Heritage L<strong>and</strong> Trust.<br />

Colt, S.; Griffin, J.; Knapp, G. 2002. Incremental cost assessment. Appendix A <strong>of</strong>: Project brief:<br />

conservation <strong>and</strong> sustainable use <strong>of</strong> wild salmonid diversity in Kamchatka, Russia. Prepared for United<br />

Nations Global Environment Facility / UNDP.<br />

Colt, S. 2001. The economic importance <strong>of</strong> healthy <strong>Alaska</strong> ecosystems. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for<br />

<strong>Alaska</strong> Conservation Foundation.<br />

Colt, S. 2000. Jobs vs. pr<strong>of</strong>its?: economic performance <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong> Native regional corporations. Presented to<br />

Western Regional Science Association annual meetings. February.<br />

Colt, S. 2000. Wind electric power systems for Rural <strong>Alaska</strong>: initial screening analysis. Anchorage: ISER.<br />

Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Anergy Authority.<br />

Colt, S. 2000. Cost analysis <strong>of</strong> selected flush/haul sanitation systems in rural <strong>Alaska</strong> Chapter 3 in Haley, S.,<br />

editor. Financing water <strong>and</strong> sewer operation <strong>and</strong> maintenance in rural <strong>Alaska</strong>. Anchorage: ISER.<br />

Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Native Health Board.<br />

Colt, S. 1999. Salmon fish traps in <strong>Alaska</strong>: an economic history perspective. Anchorage: ISER Working<br />

Paper 1999.1.<br />

Colt, S. 1999. A simple fiscal Outlook model for rural <strong>Alaska</strong> communities. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for<br />

Northwest Arctic Borough.<br />

Colt, S. 1999. Group-based asset transfers <strong>and</strong> economic development: some results from <strong>Alaska</strong>’s Native<br />

corporations. Unpublished dissertation (chapter 1). Available at:<br />

http://iser.uaa.alaska.edu/iser/people/Colt/colt_thesis1.pdf<br />

Colt, S. 1999. Exploring variation among <strong>Alaska</strong>’s Native corporations. Unpublished dissertation (chapter<br />

2). Available at: http://iser.uaa.alaska.edu/iser/people/Colt/colt_thesis2.pdf<br />

Colt, S. 1997. <strong>Economic</strong> strategies for ANCSA corporations with attention to Sealaska. Unpublished paper,<br />

prepared for Haida Business Development Enterprises.<br />

Colt, S. 1997. Rural <strong>Alaska</strong> hydroelectric assessment: stage 2 economic evaluation <strong>of</strong> hydroelectric projects<br />

in Atka, Hoonah, Old Harbor, <strong>and</strong> Unalaska. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for Locher Interests <strong>and</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong><br />

Division <strong>of</strong> Energy.<br />

Colt, S. 1996. Yukon -Kuskokwim region sanitation utility management options type I market feasibility<br />

study. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for U.S. Army Corps <strong>of</strong> Engineers, <strong>Alaska</strong> District.<br />

Colt, S. 1995. ANCSA share repurchases: resolving(?) a difficult dilemma. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Bar<br />

Association, Continuing Legal Education program, Native Law Section, Anchorage.<br />

Colt, S. 1995. Electric load forecast for Haines, Chilkat Valley, <strong>and</strong> Kake, <strong>Alaska</strong>. Anchorage: ISER.<br />

Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Division <strong>of</strong> Energy.<br />

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Colt, S. 1995. Kenai Peninsula natural gas study. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for Kenai Peninsula <strong>Economic</strong><br />

Development District.<br />

Colt, S. 1994. Operations <strong>and</strong> maintenance issues in <strong>Alaska</strong> rural sanitation. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for<br />

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 10.<br />

Colt, S. 1994. Electric power alternatives for Thorne Bay. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Division<br />

<strong>of</strong> Energy.<br />

Colt, S. 1994. Measured energy savings from the <strong>Alaska</strong> low-income weatherization program. Anchorage:<br />

ISER. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Housing Finance Corporation.<br />

Colt, S. 1993. ANCSA <strong>and</strong> rural <strong>Alaska</strong>: an economic reality check. Remarks to Commonwealth North.<br />

Anchorage: ISER.<br />

Colt, S. 1993. <strong>Economic</strong> benefits <strong>of</strong> ANSCA to Southeast <strong>Alaska</strong> village corporations. Chapter 7 in A Study<br />

<strong>of</strong> five southeast communities. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for U.S. Forest Service.<br />

Colt, S. 1993. <strong>Economic</strong> impacts <strong>of</strong> the proposed Copper River Highway on tourism, Native corporations,<br />

<strong>and</strong> natural resource development. Chapters 12,14 <strong>and</strong> 16 in Knapp, G., editor. <strong>Social</strong> <strong>and</strong> economic<br />

impacts <strong>of</strong> the proposed Copper River Highway. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Transportation <strong>and</strong> Public Facilities.<br />

Colt, S. 1993. Estimated costs to <strong>Alaska</strong>ns <strong>of</strong> the proposed 1993 BTU energy tax. Anchorage: ISER.<br />

Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Housing Finance Corporation, Office <strong>of</strong> Energy Programs.<br />

Colt, S. 1992. <strong>Economic</strong> value <strong>of</strong> reliability benefits from the Healy Clean Coal Project. Direct testimony on<br />

behalf <strong>of</strong> commission staff. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Public Utilities Commission staff.<br />

Colt, S., Mitchell, A.; Schutte, R. 1992. North Slope Borough energy assessment. Prepared for Arctic Slope<br />

Regional Corporation <strong>and</strong> North Slope Borough.<br />

Colt, S. 1991. Financial performance <strong>of</strong> Native regional corporations. <strong>Alaska</strong> Review <strong>of</strong> <strong>Social</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>Economic</strong> Conditions 28:2, pp. 1-24.<br />

Mitchell, A.; Colt, S. 1991. <strong>Economic</strong> analysis <strong>of</strong> coal-fired power plants to serve Nome, Kotzebue, <strong>and</strong> the<br />

Red Dog Mine. Prepared for Arctic Slope Consulting Group.<br />

Colt, S. 1991. Cost-effectiveness <strong>of</strong> alternative window systems in Anchorage, Fairbanks, <strong>and</strong> Southcentral<br />

<strong>Alaska</strong>. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Community & Regional Affairs.<br />

Colt, S. 1991. Employment impacts <strong>of</strong> alternative railbelt energy projects. Anchorage: ISER Working Paper<br />

91.1. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> State Legislature, House Labor <strong>and</strong> Commerce Committee.<br />

Mitchell, A.; Colt. S. 1990. Nome electrical load forecast. Prepared for Arctic Slope Consulting Group.<br />

Colt, S. 1990. Electric load forecast for Ketchikan, Metlakatla, Petersburg, <strong>and</strong> Wrangell, <strong>Alaska</strong>.<br />

Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Energy Authority.<br />

Colt, S. 1989. Income <strong>and</strong> employment impacts <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong>'s low income weatherization program.<br />

Anchorage: ISER Working Paper 89.2 (October). Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Community <strong>and</strong><br />

Regional Affairs.<br />

Colt, S., Foster, K; Kruse, J. 1989. Forecast <strong>of</strong> electricity dem<strong>and</strong> in the <strong>Alaska</strong> Railbelt region: 1988-2010.<br />

Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Power Authority.<br />

Mitchell, A.; Goldsmith, S.; Colt, S. 1989. Analysis <strong>of</strong> electrical end use efficiency programs for the <strong>Alaska</strong><br />

Railbelt. Anchorage: ISER. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Power Authority.<br />

Colt, S. 1988. Five key words in the utility ownership debate. Prepared for the 1988 <strong>Alaska</strong> Consumer<br />

Advocacy Project Conference on Utility Ownership.<br />

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Colt, S. 1986. Life cycle costing for new residentialbuildings in <strong>Alaska</strong>. Prepared for 7th annual <strong>Alaska</strong><br />

Energy Conference, Juneau (March).<br />

Knapp, G.; Colt, S. 1986. The <strong>Alaska</strong> economy: where we are <strong>and</strong> how we got here. <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong><br />

Magazine (summer).<br />

Berman, M.; Colt, S.; Hull, T. 1985. <strong>Alaska</strong> statewide <strong>and</strong> regional economic <strong>and</strong> demographic systems:<br />

effects <strong>of</strong> OCS exploration <strong>and</strong> development, 1985. Anchorage: ISER, Prepared for U.S. Minerals<br />

Management Service, <strong>Social</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Economic</strong> Studies Program. Technical Report 115.<br />

Goldsmith, S.; Colt, S. 1985. A spending strategy for fiscal stability: resetting the spending limit <strong>and</strong><br />

planning the use <strong>of</strong> the permanent fund. Anchorage: ISER Working Paper 85.4.<br />

Computer models<br />

Demographic Projection Model for <strong>Alaska</strong> Native Village Populations. Prepared for UIC <strong>and</strong> Sitnasuak<br />

Native Corporations. February 1992.<br />

IMPACT: A Model for Estimating Jobs <strong>and</strong> Income from Energy Programs. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong><br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Community <strong>and</strong> Regional Affairs. August 1990.<br />

AKWARM Interactive Life Cycle Cost Model <strong>and</strong> User's Guide. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Community <strong>and</strong> Regional Affairs. August 1986.<br />

AKREM: The <strong>Alaska</strong> Residential Energy Model. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong> Power Authority. March 1989.<br />

(Fortran).<br />

AMFOR: <strong>Alaska</strong> Marine Highway Traffic Forecasting Model. with Scott Goldsmith. Prepared for <strong>Alaska</strong><br />

Marine Highway System. August 1986.<br />

SUSTAIN: A Fiscal Planning Microcomputer Model for <strong>Alaska</strong>. <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Social</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Economic</strong> <strong>Research</strong>,<br />

Working Paper 85.5. August 1985. (Lotus).<br />

Teaching<br />

Current courses: Development economics; Environmental economics <strong>and</strong> policy; Natural resource<br />

economics;<br />

Past courses: Introduction to environmental studies; Comparative political economy; Energy <strong>and</strong> society;<br />

Principles <strong>of</strong> microeconomics; Principles <strong>of</strong> macroeconomics; Senior seminar in environmental studies;<br />

Science, technology <strong>and</strong> culture<br />

Short courses: “Global Climate Change for the K-12 Classroom” (Anchorage School District Summer<br />

Academy, 2008); “Petroleum <strong>Economic</strong>s <strong>and</strong> Finance” (special executive training program for Russian oil<br />

<strong>and</strong> gas managers, 1995)<br />

Co-Director, <strong>Alaska</strong> Earth Systems Field School, 2001-2004.<br />

Boards, Commissions, Work Groups<br />

Aspen <strong>Institute</strong> Commission <strong>and</strong> Dialogue on Arctic Climate Change. Working Group member <strong>and</strong> delegate<br />

for Commissioner Fran Ulmer. 2008-2010.<br />

National Center for Ecological Analysis <strong>and</strong> Synthesis, Marine Valuation Working Group. 2007-2009<br />

Anchorage Mayor’s <strong>Economic</strong> Advisory Panel. 2009<br />

State <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong> Climate Subcabinet Mitigation Advisory Group. 2008-2009<br />

Tri-Borough Commission Energy Task Force. 2007<br />

Anchorage Mayor’s I/M (Inspection/Maintenance for air quality) TaskForce. 2007<br />

Technical Advisory Group, <strong>Alaska</strong> Resident Travel <strong>and</strong> Recreation Statistics Program. 2001-2008<br />

Governor’s (Knowles) Oil <strong>and</strong> Gas Policy Council. 1997-1999<br />

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Federal Field Work Group on <strong>Alaska</strong> Rural Sanitation. 1993-94<br />

Governor’s (Knowles) Policy Transition Team, Oil & Gas Subcommittee. January 1995<br />

<strong>Alaska</strong> L<strong>and</strong> Use Council, L<strong>and</strong> Use Advisors' Committee. 1988-1991<br />

Peer Review<br />

NSF Merit Review Panel. 2012<br />

Keystone Center Independent Science Panel reviewing Pebble Partnership Environmental Baseline<br />

Document – Recreation section. 2012<br />

H<strong>and</strong>ling Editor, Conservation Biology. 2010-2012<br />

Reviewer: Agricultural <strong>and</strong> Resource <strong>Economic</strong>s Review, Canadian Journal <strong>of</strong> Native Studies, Ecological<br />

<strong>Economic</strong>s, Journal <strong>of</strong> Environmental Management, Population <strong>and</strong> Environment<br />

Selected presentations <strong>and</strong> public testimony<br />

“Gasoline <strong>and</strong> Heating Fuel Consumption <strong>and</strong> Cost to <strong>Alaska</strong>ns.” Invited testimony to <strong>Alaska</strong> State<br />

Senate Energy Working Group. Anchorage. July 2012.<br />

“Using Ecosystem Service Values to Inform Coastal Policy Decisions: A California Experiment with<br />

Lessons for <strong>Alaska</strong>.” <strong>Alaska</strong> Coastal Rainforest Center symposium, Juneau. April 2012.<br />

“Energy Use in PCE Communities: The Big (Efficiency) Picture.” <strong>Alaska</strong> Rural Energy Conference,<br />

Juneau. September 2011<br />

“Healthy Ecosystems <strong>and</strong> Healthy Economies: Lessons from <strong>Alaska</strong>.” Dickey Center, Dartmouth College,<br />

Hanover NH. November 2010.<br />

“<strong>Economic</strong> aspects <strong>of</strong> invasive species in <strong>Alaska</strong>.” Invasive Species Working Group Conference, Seward.<br />

March 2010.<br />

“Adapting to climate change: five economic ideas.” Presented to Kachemak Bay <strong>Research</strong> Reserve<br />

Adapting to Climate Change workshop. Homer. February 2010.<br />

“Southcentral rail extension: economics.” Invited testimony to <strong>Alaska</strong> House Special Committee on<br />

<strong>Economic</strong> Development, Trade, <strong>and</strong> Tourism. February 2010.<br />

“Everything you always wanted to know about Cap-<strong>and</strong>-Trade, plus a few things you didn’t.”<br />

Presentation to Alyeska Pipeline President’s Community Advisory Panel. Anchorage. August 2009.<br />

“The cost <strong>of</strong> crime: options for reducing prison costs <strong>and</strong> crime.” Invited testimony to <strong>Alaska</strong> Senate<br />

Judiciary Committee. February 2009.<br />

“Arctic climate change <strong>and</strong> people.” Aspen <strong>Institute</strong> Arctic Climate Dialogue, Fairbanks. August 2008.<br />

“Climate change: some basic economics.” <strong>Alaska</strong> Municipal League annual conference, Anchorage. May<br />

2008.<br />

“Fuel costs, community viability, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong> energy policy.” Presented to First <strong>Alaska</strong>ns <strong>Institute</strong><br />

discussion series, Anchorage. March 2008.<br />

“Making the most <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong>’s Natural Resources.” Talk, Cook Inlet Historical Society monthly meeting.<br />

March 2008.<br />

“State <strong>of</strong> the data: Migration, fuel costs, <strong>and</strong> community viability.” Presentation to Denali Commission<br />

quarterly meeting, Juneau. February 2008.<br />

“<strong>Economic</strong> benefits <strong>of</strong> green infrastructure in <strong>Alaska</strong>.” Plenary talk, FWS/Conservation Fund Workshop<br />

on Green Infrastructure. Fairbanks. February 2008.<br />

“<strong>Alaska</strong>’s remote rural economy.” Talk, State <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Natural Resources. January 2008.<br />

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“<strong>Alaska</strong> Permanent Fund dividends: Basic income from the ‘people’s portfolio’.” Invited talk to Voz<br />

Alternativa conference on basic income, Mexico City. November 2007.<br />

“Electricity costs over time.” Plenary presentation, <strong>Alaska</strong> Rural Energy Conference, Valdez. September<br />

2007.<br />

“<strong>Economic</strong> benefits <strong>of</strong> parks <strong>and</strong> greenbelts in Anchorage.” Anchorage Park Foundation, Celebrating<br />

<strong>Alaska</strong>’s Natural Assets lecture series. January 2007.<br />

“Environmental policy issues in <strong>Alaska</strong>.” UAA conference on “Resources, Institutions, <strong>and</strong> the Owner<br />

State.” Anchorage. August 2006.<br />

“A snapshot <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Alaska</strong> economy.” Plenary talk, <strong>Alaska</strong> Native Leadership Forum, Anchorage. July<br />

2006.<br />

“<strong>Economic</strong> significance <strong>of</strong> nature-based tourism in Southeast <strong>Alaska</strong>.” <strong>Alaska</strong> Recreation <strong>and</strong> Parks<br />

Association Recreation Rendezvous, Fairbanks. April 2006<br />

“<strong>Economic</strong>s <strong>of</strong> nuclear power for remote <strong>Alaska</strong> locations.” Nome Energy Summit, Nome. April 2006.<br />

“Overview <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Alaska</strong> economy.” Special briefing <strong>of</strong> Governor Roman Abramovich (Chukhotka) <strong>and</strong><br />

delegation, Anchorage. February 2006.<br />

“Five almost-practical policies to address high energy costs in rural <strong>Alaska</strong>.” SWAMC Annual<br />

conference, Anchorage. February 2006.<br />

“<strong>Economic</strong> benefits <strong>of</strong> wilderness, in the very long run.” World Wilderness Conference 8, Anchorage.<br />

October 2005<br />

“Energy flow in <strong>Alaska</strong>.” Plenary talk, <strong>Alaska</strong> Rural Energy Conference, Valdez, September 2005; <strong>and</strong><br />

Pacific Rim Conference on Energy <strong>and</strong> Environment, Juneau. March 2006.<br />

“Some economics <strong>of</strong> ANILCA.” <strong>Alaska</strong> Wilderness Recreation <strong>and</strong> Tourism annual meetings,<br />

Girdwood. February 2005.<br />

“Nuclear power for remote <strong>Alaska</strong> locations.” IAEE <strong>Alaska</strong> Chapter monthly meeting, 15 February 2005<br />

<strong>and</strong> AAEP <strong>Alaska</strong> monthly meeting, November 2005.<br />

“Energy for <strong>Alaska</strong>’s Future.” BLM Fireside Chat series, Campbell Creek Science Center. October 2004.<br />

“Re-tooling the Power Cost Equalization Program for the 21st century.” <strong>Alaska</strong> Rural Energy Conference<br />

2004, Talkeetna. September 2004.<br />

“<strong>Alaska</strong>’s remote Economies <strong>and</strong> ANCSA corporations performance update.” Village Management<br />

<strong>Institute</strong>, Sheldon Jackson College, Sitka. June 2003.<br />

“Geospatial coding <strong>and</strong> mapping <strong>of</strong> expenditure data from the <strong>Alaska</strong> Visitor Statistics Program.” <strong>Alaska</strong><br />

Recreation <strong>and</strong> Park Association Wildl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Research</strong> Rendezvous. April 2003.<br />

“Tourism <strong>and</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong>’s future: an economics perspective.” Southwest <strong>Alaska</strong> Municipal Conference<br />

annual meeting <strong>and</strong> to <strong>Alaska</strong> Natural History Association annual staff conference. February 2003.<br />

“Environmental protection in Anchorage <strong>and</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong>: a shared responsibility.” Anchorage Sister Cities<br />

Commission Russian Leadership Conference. November 2002.<br />

“Salmon fish traps in <strong>Alaska</strong>: a historical perspective.” UAA/Marine Advisory Program Special<br />

Workshop on Options for Restructuring the Salmon Industry, Anchorage. October 2002.<br />

“Conversions: energy supply chains in rural <strong>Alaska</strong>.” <strong>Alaska</strong> Rural Energy Conference, Fairbanks.<br />

September 2002.<br />

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“Oceans, watersheds, <strong>and</strong> people: facts, myths <strong>and</strong> realities.” with Henry Huntington. <strong>Alaska</strong>’s Oceans<br />

<strong>and</strong> Watersheds Symposium, Anchorage. June 2002.<br />

“Does the l<strong>and</strong> ethic work for the ‘Great L<strong>and</strong>’?” Presentation <strong>and</strong> panel for UAA/NEH Summer<br />

Environmental Ethics <strong>Institute</strong>. June 2001.<br />

“<strong>Alaska</strong> Natives <strong>and</strong> the ‘New Harpoon,’: The political economy <strong>of</strong> the ANCSA regional corporations.”<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Vermont, natural resources seminar series. February 2001.<br />

“Wild values: putting a price on nature.” <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong> Science <strong>and</strong> Society Lecture Series.<br />

October 2000.<br />

“The ANCSA regional corporations: mature, <strong>and</strong> growing,” presented to <strong>Alaska</strong> Bar Association, Native<br />

Law Section, Continuing Legal Education conference. October 2000.<br />

“Energy <strong>and</strong> rural <strong>Alaska</strong> economic development.” Utility Wind Interest Group National Meetings,<br />

Anchorage. May 2000.<br />

“ANCSA share repurchases: resolving(?) a difficult dilemma.” <strong>Alaska</strong> Bar Association Native Law<br />

Section, Continuing Legal Education program, Anchorage. October 1995.<br />

“The eco-nomic impacts <strong>of</strong> eco-tourism: some preliminary thoughts.” <strong>Alaska</strong> Wilderness Recreation <strong>and</strong><br />

Tourism Conference, Juneau. April 1995.<br />

“Tourism <strong>and</strong> the <strong>Alaska</strong> economy.” presented to <strong>Alaska</strong> Visitors Association annual meeting, Whitehorse,<br />

Yukon Territory. September 1994.<br />

“Bridging the fiscal gap: five myths <strong>and</strong> realities.” <strong>Alaska</strong> Common Ground Symposium on State Fiscal<br />

Policy. September 1994.<br />

“<strong>Alaska</strong>’s rural sanitation dilemma.” Television appearance with <strong>Alaska</strong> Native Health Board. February<br />

1994<br />

"ANCSA <strong>and</strong> rural <strong>Alaska</strong>: an economic reality check." Commonwealth North monthly breakfast,<br />

Anchorage. April 1993.<br />

“Basic economic data for the Arctic: are we getting what we need?” Minerals Management Service 1993<br />

information transfer meeting, Anchorage. January 1993.<br />

“Energy options for the North Slope Borough.” International Association for Energy <strong>Economic</strong>s monthly<br />

meeting, Anchorage. November 1992.<br />

“The cost <strong>of</strong> staying warm: <strong>Alaska</strong>'s heating bill 1990.” Invited testimony before <strong>Alaska</strong> House Labor <strong>and</strong><br />

Commerce Committee, Juneau. February 1992.<br />

“Reform <strong>of</strong> the 1872 mining law: it makes sense in <strong>Alaska</strong>.” Invited testimony before Subcommittee on<br />

Mining, Committee on Interior <strong>and</strong> Insular Affairs, U.S. House <strong>of</strong> Representatives, Fairbanks. May<br />

25, 1991.<br />

“The role <strong>of</strong> mining in the <strong>Alaska</strong> economy.” Bering Straits trading company <strong>and</strong> visiting delegation <strong>of</strong><br />

Soviet mining engineers. April 1991, repeated April 1992.<br />

“How bush capital spending helps the Anchorage economy.” Commonwealth North Committee on<br />

Urban-Rural Cooperation, Anchorage. March 1991.<br />

“Employment impacts <strong>of</strong> alternative Railbelt energy projects.” <strong>Alaska</strong> House Labor & Commerce<br />

Committee. March 1991.<br />

“Socioeconomic effects <strong>of</strong> large-scale mining.” <strong>Alaska</strong> Environmental Assembly, Anchorage. February<br />

1991.<br />

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“Restoration strategies for the Exxon Valdez oil spill.” Symposium <strong>of</strong> the Interagency Working Group on<br />

Restoration Planning, Anchorage. March 1990.<br />

“Petroleum <strong>and</strong> the <strong>Alaska</strong> economy,” Williams College Symposium on the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill,<br />

Williamstown MA. February 1990.<br />

“Effective use <strong>of</strong> incentives to reduce oil spill risks <strong>and</strong> damages.” <strong>Alaska</strong> Oil Spill Commission,<br />

Anchorage. October 1989.<br />

“Value concepts in wildlife valuation.” Wildlife Federation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong> Symposium on Wildlife Valuation,<br />

Anchorage. August 1989.<br />

“Five key words in the utility ownership debate.” ACAP Utility Conference, Anchorage. July 1988.<br />

“The economic theory <strong>of</strong> public l<strong>and</strong>s.” <strong>Alaska</strong> State L<strong>and</strong> Use Symposium. 1987.<br />

Significant non‐university economic consulting (other than economic damages)<br />

Chugach <strong>Alaska</strong> Corp. Demographic analysis (2011)<br />

The Kuskokwim Corporation. Demographic analysis <strong>and</strong> forecasts (2009, 1993)<br />

Tyonek Native Corporation. ANCSA Dividend Dilution analysis (2001)<br />

ATU Long Distance. Network design considerations (1999)<br />

<strong>Alaska</strong> Public Utilities Commission Staff. Fairbanks utility mergers (1997)<br />

Napakiak Native Corporation. Population <strong>and</strong> intermarriage analysis (1996)<br />

Northwest Arctic Borough. Fiscal needs analysis (1996)<br />

City <strong>of</strong> Thorne Bay. Utility rate analysis <strong>and</strong> valuation (1995)<br />

General Communications Inc. Peak load pricing <strong>and</strong> cost allocation analysis (1994)<br />

<strong>Alaska</strong> Federal Public Defender’s Office. Jury composition analysis (1994)<br />

Sitnasuak Native Corporation. Demographic analysis <strong>and</strong> forecasts (1993)<br />

Decision Focus Corporation. Utility bond sale <strong>and</strong> financial analysis (1993)<br />

Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation. Demographic analysis <strong>and</strong> forecasts (1992)<br />

Impact Assessment, Inc. <strong>Economic</strong> modeling <strong>and</strong> survey design (1990)<br />

Court Appearances <strong>and</strong> Depositions during past ten years (since October 5, 2002)<br />

Still v. Odom. AK Superior Court, 4FA-11-01235 CI. (Trial, Jan. 24, 2013)(D)<br />

Church v. Raymond, M.D. AK Superior Court, 3AN-09-4156 Civil<br />

(deposition, October 2, 2012)(D)<br />

Hutton & Whorton v. City <strong>of</strong> Fairbanks, et al. Federal District Court, District <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong><br />

(deposition, December 5, 2011)(P)<br />

Smith v. PSI Texas Hospitals, LLC. Federal District Court, District <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong><br />

(deposition, April 4, 2011)(D)<br />

Grove v. Unocal. Federal District Court, District <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong> (trial, May 13, 2010)(D)<br />

<strong>Alaska</strong> Retirement Management Board v. Mercer, U.S.A., Inc. AK Superior Court Juneau<br />

(deposition, April 29, 2010)(P)<br />

Dennis Beegan v. State <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong>. AK Superior Court (deposition, 25 November 2009)(P)<br />

William Mott v. Stolt. AK Superior Court (deposition, 29 March 2007)(P)<br />

Kimberly Pomeroy v. Jan Whitefield, M.D. AK Superior Court (deposition, 26 Jan 2007)(P)<br />

Jerry Faulkner v. Johnson Dealerships. AK Superior Court<br />

(deposition <strong>and</strong> trial, November <strong>and</strong> December 2005)(P)<br />

Reginald Oleyer v. <strong>Alaska</strong> Marine Highway System. AK Superiort Court (deposition, August 2005)(P)<br />

Kenneth Welch v. Municipality <strong>of</strong> Anchorage. Federal District Court, District <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alaska</strong><br />

(deposition, 25 August 2005)(D)<br />

Granville Couey v. ConocoPhillips <strong>Alaska</strong> Co. AK Superior Court, Anchorage<br />

(deposition, January 2005 <strong>and</strong> trial, February 2005)(P)<br />

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Jared Jamison v. Valley Hospital. AK Superior Court, Palmer (trial, March 2004)(P)<br />

Significant Volunteer Activity during past ten years<br />

Coach, Anchorage Junior Nordic Ski League (1992-present)<br />

Volunteer tax preparation, rural <strong>Alaska</strong>, with Volunteer Tax <strong>and</strong> Loan Program, <strong>Alaska</strong> Business<br />

Development Center (2004-2006)<br />

Mathematics tutor, North Star Elementary School (2004-2005)<br />

Board <strong>of</strong> Directors <strong>and</strong> Vice Chair (2002-2005), <strong>Alaska</strong> Natural History Association (1999-2005)<br />

Advisory Board, <strong>Alaska</strong> Mountain <strong>and</strong> Wilderness Huts Association (2000 - 2006)<br />

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